Not impressed with spokesman

[Mikkel]

I persuaded them about the scrotah. The chick who called me to arrange it said that they were going to have a bike on stage. And mentioned she rode a scrotah. Having the scrotah there was good, showed it wasn't just big bike riders that were affected and angry.

While the post you responded to was a cheap poke at AllanB's Honda-enthusiasm I have to applaud your choice, no matter how staged it may be, in regards to both props, attire and attitude.

Most non-bikers I have talked to about this can easily see how unfair the proposed levy increases are. The public at large appears to be on our side in this, as far as I can tell.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Most non-bikers I have talked to about this can easily see how unfair the proposed levy increases are. The public at large appears to be on our side in this, as far as I can tell.

I have not met one person (non-bikers) that agrees with the proposed levy increasese.

[avgas]

a) awesome work ix , didn't see it myself - but I grow poppies not cut them down.
b) Sir what were you not impressed with in regards to our representation (see a - i didn't see it)

[avgas]

I have not met one person (non-bikers) that agrees with the proposed levy increasese.

I have met several. Thanks to "knob" bikers of the modern day - we are not well liked by all. Kiwibiker and said other associations (unfortunately) do not help this situation - purely through cause that we take all as they come.

People think I am a bit harsh for telling idiots to buck up their ideas and take a bit of responsibility - however I obviously have not been vigilant enough, as we are now seeing the downfall of this.

Saw a new knob lately a mission bay, ducati monster, not a clue, and a german style helm. Makes you just want to cut fuel lines.

Thanks to ACC now I have a reason not to like all those on 2 wheels. Thanks for you not taking your own responsibility we all get punished.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

The bit the fucks me off more... is that ACC made more than enough money, and is not actually going broke... fuck its the only government department making a profit...

Average joe blogs believe it is going broke... and pisses me off they way Nick Smith says increased costs... there haven't been any

4.5b turnover, 1.7 in claims (and steady at that for a couple of years), 1b banked and has 11b in the bank. All it is the projected returns weren't enough to put more in the bank to move to the fully funded... at present we are part funded and part pay as you go

If gooberment aren't woried about the 2014 fully funded cut off, then it can easily be no changes and status quo as we go...

The increases are only for the short fall of the returns to bank... just as any business knows that sometimes you don't have the returns as you want, but you don't just increase you prices...

I personally don't care if it takes another 20 years to become fully funded

[Gubb]

I missed it. I've just checked the TVNZ website, and a link to the story is here. (Video)

[mynameis]

Just as he's welcome to his opinion and we are just as welcome to ours.
Simply because the majority happens to disagree doesn't make it a "mob" situation any more than you and he are in a mob of 2.

Does 2 holding hands and walking into the sunset make a mob

[Shadows]

I'm not bagging anyone.

I'm just saying that there has to be a better public face for our campaign.

Our campaign???

Please excuse my ignorance, I didn't realise BRONZ was answerable to this forum. Sorry. I must have missed something.

I think he made Dr. Keith look like a numpty. Good fucking job.

[Shadows]

Ah. Somebody gets it.

We need the public on our side. At this stage anyway. The public perception of bikers is all too often tattooed dreadlocked bruisers with an antisocial attitude. Well, the sooner they are priced off the road the better says Joe Q Public , that deep and incisive thinker. Or smarmy yuppies who can easily afford to pay what for the damage their toys do. Make them pay their fair sahre, why should I subsidise them, says Joe Q.

But a gentle unthreatening old man, just like Dad ?

There will eb a time for a switch to an agressive mode. But not yet.

Sir, you did a superb job. For what it's worth you certainly have my respect.

Naysayers - yes, you in the cheap seats - be fucked you knobs.

[Max Preload]

We need the public on our side. At this stage anyway. The public perception of bikers is all too often tattooed dreadlocked bruisers with an antisocial attitude. Well, the sooner they are priced off the road the better says Joe Q Public , that deep and incisive thinker. Or smarmy yuppies who can easily afford to pay what for the damage their toys do. Make them pay their fair sahre, why should I subsidise them, says Joe Q.

But a gentle unthreatening old man, just like Dad ?

There will be a time for a switch to an agressive mode. But not yet.

Fuck'n spot on. I loved the cardigan touch on Close Up - I was laughing so much I had to watch it again to hear the words and see the picture without tears!

[Katman]

Our campaign???

Please excuse my ignorance, I didn't realise BRONZ was answerable to this forum. Sorry. I must have missed something.

I meant 'our' as in New Zealand motorcyclists.

[Headbanger]

I meant 'our' as in New Zealand motorcyclists.

Generally New Zealand motorcycles are happy with the representation.

Why don't you just back off, Your petty personality campaign is not helping anyone, Your making a bad situation worse.

Seriously, STFU.

[jackie]

To be honest I couldn't really concentrate on ACC's arguments because their spokesman's eyebrows sucked all light and matter into a singularity and imploded the universe.

Distracting.

[FlangMasterJ]

Generally New Zealand motorcycles are happy with the representation.

Why don't you just back off, Your petty personality campaign is not helping anyone, Your making a bad situation worse.

Seriously, STFU.

Woah. Cool your jets Starscream.

[Forest]

I missed it. I've just checked the TVNZ website, and a link to the story is here. (Video)

Interesting. I thought he was wrong when he said there were three million cars and trucks in NZ, but the statistic was correct.

http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/statistics/m.../table-39.html

Good to know.